K. Leigh Taylor

About K.

For more than 15 years, Leigh has been helping families and individuals navigate matters that include divorce, custody, visitation, spousal support, child support, property division and protective orders. She represents clients throughout Northern Virginia in all aspects of domestic relations litigation. While litigation is a fundamental aspect of her practice, the majority of her cases settle outside of court. It is Leigh’s goal to help clients reach an agreement in the most efficient way possible. Doing so aids in preserving relationships and minimizing adverse effects. Every family law case takes its own unique path through the legal system and into resolution. Ideally, the people involved in the case are able to determine the outcome, as opposed to a judge making the final decision. Leigh provides sound advice to clients on how to resolve disputes in a way that protects their best interests. Time and again, she empowers people to develop their own agreements and steers them onto the best possible path for the future. Leigh is also a zealous advocate for her clients in court. Honors and Awards Tier 1 firm, Washington, DC for Family Law by U.S. News – Best Lawyers ”Best Law Firms,“ 2021 Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent The Best Lawyers in America©, Family Law, since 2020 Super Lawyers, Virginia, since 2020 Super Lawyers, Washington DC, since 2020 Virginia Business, Legal Elite in Family Law/Domestic Relations, 2020 Fairfax Bar Association’s Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year Award, 2019 Rising Star, Super Lawyers-Virginia/D.C., 2012-14 James Keith Public Service Award, Fairfax Bar Association, 2013 Top Lawyers - Family Law, Northern Virginia Magazine, 2011 President's Award, Fairfax Bar Association, 2007 and 2009 Professional Associations and Memberships Eastern District of Virginia, United States District Court, Admitted Virginia State Bar Fairfax Bar Association Board of Directors, Treasurer 2020-2021 Past Chair, Circuit Court Committee Past Chair, Pro Bono Committee Fairfax Law Foundation, Firm Fellow Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Virginia Bar Association Arlington Bar Association Virginia Women Attorneys Association Past President, Northern Virginia Chapter Rule 6.1 Society of Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Silver Member Council to End Domestic Violence, Fairfax County, Appointee Court Process Workgroup, Co-Chair, 2019-2021 CLE Seminars and Speaking Engagements Assisting Our Community: Neighborhood Outreach Program Training, Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center, 2021 Agreement Modification, Done with Divorce: Next Steps to Financial Independence, Second Saturday Divorce Workshop webinar, 2020 and 2021 Divorce Law, Divorce Coping, Divorce Law, Mediation, and Financial Issues and Asset Division, Second Saturday Divorce Workshop webinar, 2020 and 2021 Moderator, 2020 Annual Ultimate View from the Bench CLE, FBA, 2020 A Complete Guide to Child Custody Representation in Juvenile Court, Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center, 2020 Contributor, Fairfax Circuit Court Practice Manual, FBA, 2018 Panelist, Stop the Violence: Family Abuse Protective Orders & the Attorney of the Day Program, Legal Services of Northern Virginia, 2017 Presenter and Co-Author, Attorney’s Fees: Getting Them for Your Client and Yourself, FBA, 2016 Presenter & Contributor, A Lawyer’s Guide to Child Custody Representation, Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center, 2016 Presenter, Moderator, & Contributor to various continuing legal education seminars (CLEs), FBA Domestic Relations Sub-Committee of the Circuit Court Committee, 2014-18 Contributor, Judges Are from Mars and Family Law Attorneys Are from Venus, FBA, 2014 Presenter & Contributor, Neighborhood Outreach Program, Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center, 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2016 Presenter, Annual Case Law Update, VTLA, 2008 Co-Chair and Moderator, Northern Virginia Women Attorneys Association Legislative Reception Program on Mental Health Illness in the Wake of the Virginia Tech shooting, which received the Virginia State Bar Conference of Local and Specialty Bar Associations’ Certificate of Achievement, 2008 Pro Bono Activities Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Attorney of the Day Program Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center, Volunteer Areas of Practice Domestic Relations Family Law Divorce Equitable Distribution Custody and Visitation Child Support Spousal Support Separation and Settlement Agreements Premarital and Prenuptial Agreements Post-Divorce Modifications Qualified Domestic Relations Orders Military Retirement Orders Court Orders Acceptable for Processing Rules to Show Cause Protective Orders Stepparent Adoptions Hague and International Custody Cases

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Education

• George Mason University, J.D., graduated 2003

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